Communications – Page 6 – Steve Fogg: Clear & Simple

6 Social Media Trends For 2016

2016 is going to be a huge year for anyone who uses social media. I loved seeing what happened in 2015. Below are 6 trends that see emerging....

Free Christmas Graphic: Just Download And Share!

I know that many churches at Christmas are doing social media on a shoestring budget. So I've created a free Christmas graphic for you or your church to use.

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19 Free Stock Photo Websites You Can Use For Your Church

Many churches run on a shoestring budget and can't afford to pay for stock photos or hire a professional photographer. Here is a list of very useful and high quality free stock photo sites I've used over the years!

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The Power Of Good Design & Symbols

The terrible events in Paris last week highlighted for me the opportunity that good design and symbols play in our society. ...

21 Social Media Tips For Your Church

In case you didn’t notice I have a passion about churches using social media more effectively. I think I have more to say and write about social media than any other communication channel. I had to stop myself at twenty-one for this post. And I could have kept going.

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One Vital Change Your Church Will Need To Make For The Future

It was Bob Dylan who sang 'The times are a changing.' And indeed they are. At an ever rapid rate. Western culture is shifting more rapidly than ever before. And this has massive implications for churches and the Christian faith in general.

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11 Smart Ways You Can Use Periscope For Your Church Communications

Periscope is a great communication channel that has emerged in the last 12 months on social media. I've seen some churches use it really well. Many haven't heard of it. In this post I'd like to share how I think it will help you in your leadership and sharing your vision.

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Why Your Church Needs A Digital Strategy

Missed me? Sorry I've been quiet on this blog. I've been very busy executing the final phase of our church's digital strategy. Before I go tell you about what that is and how we've gone lets rewind a bit.

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4 Ways To Create Effective Stage Announcements That Are Heard & Acted On

Have you ever done stage announcements or video news at church which no one has responded to? The teams were all ready to respond, but the only response was the sound of tumbleweed blowing through the foyer?...

Why Your Church Shouldn’t Be ‘Noticeable’

There has been a strong push in church communications for the use graphic designers, branding consultants, web guru's and so called 'social media experts'. But even many of us 'professionals' can fail this important test....

12 Great Ways To Use Instagram For Your Church

Instagram is a brilliant social network for your church. Why? It's free! And there is no throttling back on your posts, unlike Facebook does. Which means churches both big or small can leverage it to tell their story.

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Add SPARC To Your Creativity

Have you every been through a dry creative season? Or just need an auto-immune shot against boredom and routine?...